Wednesday 23 June 2021

Kia ora ,

Wellington moves to Level 2 from 6pm tonight.  Auckland remains at Level 1.

Health Minister Chris Hipkins announced Wellington (including Wairarapa and Kāpiti Coast) will move to Alert Level 2 following a confirmed positive case from a Sydney traveler.  The rest of New Zealand stays at Alert Level 1. 
Watch the update here.

It has been confirmed that the positive case is linked to the highly transmissible COVID-19 Delta variant.

Contact tracing locations of interest can be found here.

What this means for you

This is a timely and important reminder to remain vigilant with our personal health, hygiene and wellbeing:

• If you or a family member is unwell, please stay at home
• If you have cold, flu or COVID-19 symptoms, call your doctor or Healthline and get advice about being tested
• Practice physical distancing of 1m where possible
• Use of face coverings is encouraged
• Continue to keep track of where you've been (Download NZ COVID tracer app)
• Head to Student Portal and ensure your contact details with us are up to date

On-campus learning and activities

We are still operating to normal class timetables including exams and assessments.  We do know that circumstances can change quickly so it is important to be prepared in the event that we may need to move to an off-campus model including studying from home with access to devices and wifi.

List of free wifi hotspots 

Further support

If you think you have been in contact with a confirmed case, please call Healthline on 0800 611 116 for health advice and information.

If you are unwell and think you may require a COVID-19 test, you can contact
Te Puna Waiora Health and Counselling on 0800 10 85 10.

Students can also contact Student Support for assistance on 0800 10 75 10.

If you feel anxious, a bit overwhelmed or just need to chat to someone, 1737 is a FREE service also available to you.

Thank you

We are grateful for your continued vigilance with your health and safety and wish you all the best for your final assessments and exams this semester.

Please remember to be kind to yourself and reach out to our helpful staff and services through our Student Support teams on 0800 10 75 10.

Kia kaha

#UnitecStudents